Monday, 21 November 2016

Chancellor Hammond says inflation is back in the UK

Chancellor Hammond

The UK’s future after the triggering of Article 50 seem not to be clear despite all the projections and promises made by the leave campaigners. Though government and the leave campaigners have consistently stressed that the UK would be better off leaving the EU.

Recently, Philip Hammond conceded that the Government won't have any clarity on the UK's future exchanging courses of action after it triggers Article 50 to start the Brexit procedure.

Talking in front of his Autumn Statement on Wednesday, he advised those expecting giveaways that the economy is confronting a "sharp challenge" however said the Government's need would help Just About Managing families (JAMs).

Campaigners have approached the Chancellor to turn around cuts to universal credit (UC) made by George Osborne, which commentators have said will surrender working families over to £1,300 worse off by 2020.

While speaking with the BBC, Mr Hammond said: "A large number of those conjectures are indicating an abating of financial development one year from now and a sharp test for people in general funds.

"We have to maintain our credibility - we have eye-wateringly large debt, we still have a significant deficit in this country and we have to prepare the economy for the period that lies ahead.

"I want to make sure that the economy is watertight, that we have enough headroom to deal with any unexpected challenges over the next couple of years and most importantly, that we're ready to seize the opportunities of leaving the European Union."

Also speaking on ITV on Sunday, Mr Hammond said: "We have to wait and see what inflation figures look like when we get the OBR's (Office of Budget Responsibility) report on Wednesday, but I think looking at the consensus of forecasts, it's clear that inflation is back."


Is also reported that Britain is reportedly facing a £100bn black hole in public finances over Britain's exit from the EU.

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